Re: Who will be the US "Big 3" in 2016?

#41

Jeff wrote:

Quote:

"Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2 (AT) mailcity (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:i-icnfcmZpai6kvZUSdV9g (AT) ptd (DOT) net...

Isn't envy one of the deadly sins?

What are you talking about?

I would really help if you inline post rather than top-post.

That's impossible during incessant masturbation. He's aided by Car
Toons and Highlights magazines.

#42

In article <YPGcnW09q6LwPUXZUSdV9g (AT) ptd (DOT) net>,
"Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2 (AT) mailcity (DOT) com> wrote:

Quote:

Few realize
the cost of building a car like the Lexus versions of Toyotas are only a
relative few hundreds dollars more, yet the cars sell for many thousands
more retail.

Kind of like a top end Chev vs the base model EH!

#43

Mike Hunter wrote:

Quote:

You believe that because you know nothing about how vehicles are built on an
assembly, I supose

mike hunt

a transaxle is cheaper to produce than a transmission with a seperate
axle. this is where the FWD 'assembly' cost savings come from.

bob z.

#44

Jon R. Patrick wrote:

Quote:

Mike,
Keep up the top posting... it's much easier, user-friendly, and clearer
that way.
JP

Please explain. I am not sure I understand how it is in anyway easier.

bob z.

#45

http://www.siemensvdo.com/press/rele...0608-001-e.htm

" integrate the drivetrain, steering, shock absorbers and brakes
directly into the wheels of future cars"

bobzee1 (AT) gmail (DOT) com wrote:

Quote:

Mike Hunter wrote:
You believe that because you know nothing about how vehicles are built on an
assembly, I supose

mike hunt

a transaxle is cheaper to produce than a transmission with a seperate
axle. this is where the FWD 'assembly' cost savings come from.

bob z.

#46

In article <1156664471.590666.218130 (AT) h48g2000cwc (DOT) googlegroups.com>
gosinn (AT) gmail (DOT) com "Gosi" writes:

Quote:

" integrate the drivetrain, steering, shock absorbers and brakes
directly into the wheels of future cars"

ISTR the Apollo astronauts took a vehicle something like that to
the Moon with them. ;-)
--
Andrew Stephenson

#47

On 27 Aug 2006 00:41:11 -0700, "Gosi" <gosinn (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote:

Quote:

http://www.siemensvdo.com/press/rele...0608-001-e.htm

" integrate the drivetrain, steering, shock absorbers and brakes
directly into the wheels of future cars"

Red Bull gives you wings.

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